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Jefferson County Resources
(Please submit any revisions to DCS Resource Linkage Coordinator [email protected])
In addition to this resource guide, you may also dial 2-1-1 (Tennessee’s community services
help line) from your phone and ask for resource information for your county. If you have
access to the internet, you can be linked to resources by going to www.kidcentraltn.com.
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ADVOCACY
* CASA, A Child’s Voice in Court, Inc.
Cherokee Place Plaza Building, Suite C104
2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 329-3399
(865) 329-3388
(865) 329-3377
CASA is a court appointed special advocate program for children who have been abused
or neglected. CASA makes recommendations to the judge regarding the best interest of
the child/children.
* JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
PO Box 669, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2911
ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS/SUPPORT
* AGAPE
428 East Scott Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-1661 (Office)
(865) 546-7577 (Admissions)
(865) 525-0596 (Service/Intake Program)
This is a residential therapeutic community for women in recovery from chemical
addiction. Applicants must have 72 hours sobriety, be at least 18 and ambulatory.
Admission preference to pregnant IV drug users, but also others if space is available.
* ALANON/ALATEEN
(865) 525-9040
Modeled on the Twelve Steps of AA, Alanon provides support and information to
families and friends coping with the alcoholic. Alateen provides support and information
for children 10 to 20 years of age whose lives are affected by the drinking of relatives or
friends.
* BRADFORD HEALTH CENTER
Knoxville, TN
693-9326
Bradford provides in-patient and outpatient alcohol and drug recovery services.
* COVENANT COUNSELING
Send referrals to Donna Mitchell, LMSW President/CEO
[email protected]
865-254-6045
Counties served -Grainger, Blount, Sevier, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Anderson
Alcohol/ Drug and Mental Health, Assessments, Alcohol and Drug Treatment and
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Education, Parenting, Anger Management, Individual and Family, and mental health
counseling.
Funding: Self-pay on a sliding scale.
* HOPE OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC.
161-D Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 482-4826
Serves all areas. Offers room, board, and counseling in a structured drug-free supportive
environment. Long-term residential (halfway house) alcohol and drug treatment.
* NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
1-800-249-0012
(865) 583-3536 (Helpline)
Narcotics Anonymous is a Twelve Step support group for those who are addicted to
drugs. A Helpline is answered close to meeting times in our local area. Local meetings
are held throughout the area.
* NEW HOPE RECOVERY
233 West Main St., Morristown, TN. 37814
(423) 581-2411
Intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse.
* RESCUE 180
www.tndrugprevention.com
Substance abuse coalition, MADD chapter, SADD chapter, meetings are the last
Thursday monthly at Dandridge Police Department.
* VILLAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Clay McCoy, Director of Business Development
865-380-4452 (referrals) 865-970-1866 (fax)
[email protected]
Contact: 865-970-1263 or website is www.VillageBH.com.
Most commercial insurances accepted, TennCare, private pay, and some select other
funding sources.
Residential Treatment Facility with a SACS accredited private school. Specializes in
helping children, ages 13-17, who struggle with mental health and/or substance abuse
issues. Serves all counties in Tennessee.
TENNESSEE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT FOR
ADOLESCENTS
* MADISON OAKS ACADEMY Jackson, TN 731-668-5880
KRISTEN COX- 217-556-3434 (Middle TN Assessments)
TINA AYERS- 731-614-2832 (Northwest and Southwest TN Assessments)
* YOUTH VILLAGES- Deer Valley Linden, TN
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CEDAR GROVE- Treatment for Sex Offenders
ROLLING HILLS- Psychiatric Hospital
LAKE SIDE- Psychiatric Hospital
ARROWHEAD RANCH-NORMANDY, TN (Boys Only And It Is A Level 1 Facility, 1
Year Commitment)
OASIS CENTER- SHELTER Nashville, TN
CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS- (Psych Residents Nashville) Janice Vance 615-636-1175
HERMITAGE HALL- Nashville, TN (Male Adolescent Sex Offenders, Level Iv)
SEQUEL YOUTH SERVICES (Contacts Are As Follows -Admission Director 865-4945554 Ext.340 at Norris Academy - Dawn Kozlowski-Dunaway Admission Director at
Kingston Academy 865-376-2296.)
MCDOWELL- Dyersburg, TN (Detention Beds)
OAK PLAINS ACADEMY
VILLAGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Clay McCoy, Director of Business Development
865-380-4452 (referrals) 865-970-1866 (fax)
[email protected]
Contact: 865-970-1263 or website is www.VillageBH.com.
Most commercial insurances accepted, TennCare, private pay, and some select other
funding sources.
Residential Treatment Facility with a SACS accredited private school. Specializes in
helping children, ages 13-17, who struggle with mental health and/or substance abuse
issues. Serves all counties in Tennessee.
OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROVIDERS
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MENTAL HEALTH CO-OP (Nashville- Michael Kershner 615-743-1623)
HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA (Several Locations)
CENTERSTONE
GUIDANCE CENTER - SMYRNA, TN
TEEN TRAX - Murfreesboro, TN
ADDICTION TREATMENT/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES
* THE BRIDGE RECOVERY - Bowling Green, KY (Adults)
* FOUNDATION RECOVERY - CA- Marketer - Nashville (Adults)
* BHG RECOVERY GROUP - Opiate Addiction (Adults)
BUDGETING/FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
* CATHOLIC HISPANIC MINISTRY
(865) 637-4769
Provides assistance and guidance for Hispanic families, financial assistance.
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* CLEARPOINT/CREDABILITY
309 College Street, Maryville, TN 37804
(800) 251-2227
Personal Financial Counseling
* EAST TN HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY - Knox County - Choices
9111 Cross Park Drive, # D-100, Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 251-4897 x1
State Medicaid Waiver Program
* FIVE RIVERS REGIONAL CAREER CENTER
6057 West A.J. Hwy, Morristown, TN 37877
(423) 317-1060
Provides employment and career development skills.
* JEFFERSON COUNTY 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from any landline phone
865-692-5258
Information and referral for virtually any service needed in the Jefferson county area.
* JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Dandridge Public Library
1235 Circle Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-9758 - phone
(865) 397-0950 – fax
* JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
1427 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-9094 – phone
(865) 475-1253 – fax
* KNOX HOUSING PARTNERSHIP - Financial Fitness Classes
109 N Winona Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 637-1679
Personal Financial Counseling
* TEAM-DAD
By: Douglas-Cherokee Neighborhood Service Center
Jefferson City, TN
(865) 475-4745
Assists with finding a job, filling out an application, preparing a resume, and setting up
job interviews.
* TAX PAYER ADVOCATE SERVICES - IRS Problems
Toll-free Number (877) 777-4778
Taxpayer Advocate Services
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* TN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Jefferson County
Families First/TANF
1050 Hwy. 92, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-9401
CHILD CARE
* EAST TENNESSEE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL NETWORK
600 Henley Street UT Conference Center, Suite B045, Knoxville, TN 37996-4102
(865) 974-7750
Helps parents seeking childcare to find child care providers in their area.
CLOTHING
* APPALACHIAN OUTREACH
Clothing and Furniture Ministries
P. O. Box 71904, 190 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
(865) 475-5611
E-mail [email protected]
Each month families who are attempting to live on a small income or no income come to
find good used clothing. The clothing comes from donations from the community.
* CAPTIVE FREE MINISTRY
6052 West AJ Highway, Talbott
(865) 322-2722
Household items, bedding, comforter sets, other furnishings, small food pantry, clothing
COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH
* CATHOLIC CHARITIES
119 Dameron Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-9896
Offers reality based therapy that helps clients gain effective control of their lives through
increased self-awareness. Services include individual, family, marital and group
therapies. Services are provided on a voluntary basis with payment based on a sliding
scale.
CHEROKEE HEALTH SYSTEMS
120 Hospital Dr # 230, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-0312
Serves Jefferson County. Offers behavioral health care. Cherokee serves children,
adolescents and adults. Cherokee has a sliding scale fee and accepts TN Care.
Or
6350 W. Andrew Johnson Highway, Talbott, TN 37877
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Phone: (423) 587-7337
Fax: (423) 586-0614
Services: Pediatric Primary Care and Behavioral Health.
* CONTACT HELPLINE
P.O. Box 11234, Knoxville, TN 37939
(865) 523-9124 (Hotline)
(865) 523-9108 (Business)
Phone volunteers, who are trained to do supportive listening, suicide prevention, crisis
intervention and give information and referral when needed, provide services 24 hours
per day. Services include KIDKALL, a children’s helpline: Parent Helpline; and a
Reassurance program for the elderly and shut-in.
* HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
1517 East Andrew Johnson Hwy
Morristown, TN 37813
423-839-2550 Phone
423-839-2552 FX
www.healthconnectamerica.com
Providing In-home services for families who are identified as “at risk,” Case management
Services for support in the home, and Medication Management Services. HCA also
provides Mental Health IOP, and Alcohol and Drug IOP. HCA serves Grainger,
Hamblen, Cocke, Claiborne, Sevier, Hawkins, Hancock, Jefferson, and Greene Counties.
* PROJECT AGAINST SEX ABUSE OF APPALACHIAN CHILDREN
901 East Summit Hill Dr. Suite 103, Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 546-7483
Provides counseling and therapy. Treatment for adolescent sex offenders and adult
survivors of sexual abuse. Accepts TN Care and a sliding fee scale available.
* YOUTH VILLAGES SPECIALIZED CRISIS SERVICES
1-866-791-9224
Provides assessment and evaluation of children and youth, up to age 18, who are
experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Specially trained crisis counselors are available
24 hours a day to respond to crises rapidly and effectively, wherever they occur.
DISABILITY SERVICES
* ARC OF TENNESSEE
3000 North Central, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-1311
A family-based organization committed to securing for all people with mental retardation
or other disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how
they live, learn, work, and play. They empower and support individuals and their
families through advocacy and education services. They encourage and promote
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inclusion within communities across the state of individuals with mental retardation and
other disabilities as they live, learn, work and play.
* TENNESSEE’S EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS)
2726 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3099
TEIS provides services for developmentally delayed children. They also offer resource
referrals and family services for parents and caregivers
* TENNESSEE INFANT PARENT SERVICE (TIPS School)
2726 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3099
TIPS is a statewide home-based program for the families of preschoolers having hearing
loss, vision loss, multiple challenges, a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of
resulting in developmental delay. TIPS also provides a link between the child’s homebased program and childcare environment. Serving children ages birth through 3.
* TN PROTECTION & ADVOCACY INC.
(865) 689-9020
* AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
1-800-424-8666
National information, referral, and consumer advocacy.
* AT&T CARE FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES
1-888-390-7770
Billing inquiries, to apply for reduced rates on long-distance calls carried by BellSouth
(for people whose disability requires use of a text telephone), to request a copy of the text
telephone (TTY) directory, and other services for customers with disabilities. Some
long-distance companies offer special rates, free services, or special equipment for people
with disabilities; call your long-distance company to inquire.
* DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 637-3666
(865) 637-6796 TTY (for deaf only)
Provides information and referral, peer support advocacy, and independent living skills
training for persons with disabilities.
EDUCATION
* APPALACHIAN OUTREACH
Computer Training
P. O. Box 71904
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
(865) 475-5611
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Provides computer skills training . The goal of the program is to help each individual
develop an interest in learning how to use computers to improve their job marketability.
* EXPERIENCE WORKS
Senior Workforce Solutions
1954 Quail Hollow Road, Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 587-3696
Offers employment and training programs that let individuals earn while you learn new
job skills. Also assists with finding part-time or full-time work.
* TEAM DAD
By Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority
1429 Maple Street, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4745
Assists with finding a job, filling out an application, preparing a resume, and setting up
job interviews. Parenting classes for men only.
* VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
1912 Andy Holt Avenue, 25 HPR Bldg.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-4466
For veterans (low-income or first in family to go to college) who are potential college
students, even if they need a GED first. Free services to prepare for enrollment in
postsecondary program at vocational, technical, or college level. Must have been
discharged from military on or after 01/31/1955, under conditions other than
dishonorable.
* HEAD START
By Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority
P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816
(423) 587-4500 ext. 35
Center based and home based opportunities for children 3-5 years old and comprehensive
services for the families. Call for applications and information
FOOD/ NUTRITION
* ONE HARVEST Oneharvest.org
Provides grocery relief and financial support. Groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit
into a medium-sized box at $37.50 per unit. Each month’s menu is different from the
previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items. Generally, one unit of food
assists in feeding a family of four for about one week. Accepts Food Stamps.
Host site:
Hope Center in Jefferson City - 423-509-4317
* APPALACHIAN OUTREACH
Food Pantry
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P. O. Box 71904
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
(865) 475-5611
E-mail [email protected]
Provides food for families throughout Jefferson County on a regular basis and on an
emergency basis. This service also puts together food baskets for families living on a
very small income.
* CAPTIVE FREE MINISTRY
6052 West AJ Highway, Talbott
(865) 322-2722
Household items, bedding, comforter sets, other furnishings, small food pantry, clothing
* NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER
By: Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority
1429 Maple Street, Jefferson City, TN
(865) 475-4745
Helps address the need for food within the communities. A garden seed program is
available in the spring and gives seed and information on planting, harvesting, and
preserving food.
* STRAWBERRY PLAINS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Strawberry Plains United Methodist Church
3173 Old A.J. Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37870
865-933-8580
Food is distributed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. The times are from 10am
to 12 pm and from 7pm to 8pm.
Dandridge Ministerial Association……………………………………… 865-397-2730
Dept. of Human Services…………………………………………………865-397-9401
Elijah's Food Pantry………………………………………………………865-898-4451
First Baptist Church / Dandridge…………………………………………865-397-3940
Freedom Fellowship……………………………………………………...865-674-0394
Swannsylvania Baptist Church…………………………………………...865-397-9502
Tennessee Opportunity (TOPS)…………………………………………..423-581-8666
HEALTH/MEDICAL/DENTAL
* FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
341 West Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4596
Provides health and social service information. Has a free developmental screening for
all 4 years olds. Also provides age appropriate child development information. Annual
checks by the staff to screen the child’s hearing and vision.
* JEFFERSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER
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1247 North Highway 92, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-2924
Provides classes on cardio training, Pilates, Step, Yoga, and Arthritis Aqua. There is a
charge for adults attending these classes. Please call the center for details.
* JEFFERSON RURAL CLINIC
126 W. Old A.J. Hwy, Jefferson city, TN
(865) 471-5525
Provide free medical and dental outpatient care to the underserved of Jefferson, Grainger
and Cocke Counties.
* JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
931 Industrial Park Rd., Suite 200, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3930
* STINSON & STINSON
865-475-2762
113 E Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Offers discounted prices for dental care.
HISPANIC SERVICES
* ALIANZA DEL PUEBLO
2536 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN
(865) 573-2254
Housing resources/services for Hispanic families.
* HISPANIC MENTORING OFFICE
1510 N. Liberty Hill Road #C, Morristown, TN
(423) 587-4744
* HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
17 Market Square #201, Knoxville, TN
(865) 246-2628
Direct community and business services organization catering to the Hispanic and Latino
community.
* HOLA HORA LATINA
PO Box 32192, Knoxville, TN
(865) 588-1923
Exists to bring Latino community together.
HOME REPAIR
* APPALACHIAN OUTREACH
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Home Repair Ministry
P. O. Box 71904
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-5611
E-mail [email protected]
Assists low income families struggling to maintain their homes. College students, church
members, or individuals from volunteer organizations who donate their time perform the
home repairs. Renovations include projects as small as painting to completing room
additions.
* LIVE-IT
PO Box 416, Seymour, TN
(865) 223-7599
Serves all East Tennessee, Kentucky. Provides repairs and home services to people in
need, with an expectation that they will in some way “pay it forward”. Services are free.
HOMEMAKER AND HOME CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE
* STEPPING OUT MINISTRIES
Morristown, TN
(423) 318-0999
Parent and life skills education for women, including cooking, parenting, homemaking
skills.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
* APPALACHIAN OUTREACH
Clothing and Furniture Ministries
P. O. Box 71904
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
(865) 475-5611
E-mail [email protected]
Assists families who are living on a small income or no income to find furniture. The
furniture comes from donations from the community.
* CAPTIVE FREE MINISTRY
6052 West AJ Highway, Talbott, TN
(865) 322-2722
Household items, bedding, comforter sets, other furnishings, small food pantry, clothing.
HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS
* SAMARITAN HOUSE FAMILY MINISTRIES
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865-475-5032
165 Jericho Rd.
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Samaritan House is a women and children's homeless shelter where residents can stay up
to 45 days while they seek permanent housing and income. Residents are provided with
necessary housing items and food during their stay. Residents must be women or families
with children; couples must be married. Samaritan House seeks to be family friendly
environment prohibiting the use of drugs and alcohol.
* TENNESSEE VALLEY COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
1-877-488-8234
Funds and assistance to pay rent or mortgage to stabilize living situation, when eviction is
imminent. Must have some type of sustainable monthly income.
* TNHOUSINGRESOURCE.ORG
1-866-973-3147 or www.tnhousingresoruce.org
One-stop shopping for housing and apartments in all counties in Tennessee.
* KNOXVILLE UNION RESCUE MISSION/ NEW LIFE INN
418 Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 673-6540
Serves all areas. Shelter for homeless, counseling, and referral, case management.
Offers emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services.
* KNOX AREA RESCUE MINISTRIES
Serenity Shelter
Location unpublished
(865) 971-HOPE
Serves all areas. Offers 24 hr. crisis line. Serves Battered and emotionally abused
women. Provides lodging, clothing and meals, appropriate programs, recovery, referral
service.
* SALVATION ARMY
Men’s Shelter
409 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 525-0434
Serves all areas. Shelter for homeless; must be sober, have valid ID, and be able to work.
* WOMEN’S SHELTER—JOY BAKER CENTER
409 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 522-4673
Serves battered and emotionally abused women in all areas. Provides shelter, clothing,
meals, appropriate programs, recovery, and referral service.
* VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
1501 East Fifth Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917
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(865) 525-7136
Serves all areas. Offers shelter for homeless, case management services focused on
increasing self-sufficiency skills, 3 meals a day, advocacy, and referrals to community
resources. Must be homeless and either a single woman or family (one or two parent)
with children.
LEGAL
* DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE
1-800-251-3589
For employment and housing concerns
* KNOXVILLE LAWYER INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE
(865) 522-7501
* LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE.
Jeffrey A. Armstrong
Managing Attorney
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
1001 West Second North Street
Morristown, TN 37814
423-587-4850 (Ext. 1703)
423-587-4857 (Fax.)
[email protected]
Provides a wide range of civil matters-based on income and assets
PARENTING
* FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
341 West Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4596
E-mail www.jc-schools.net/FRC.index.html
Includes a lending library that provides a variety of resource books and videos for parents
and children. Offers Toddlers Learning Corner a Parents as Teachers program. Also
includes a Parent Connection newsletter mailed twice a year.
* TEAM DAD
Responsible Fatherhood program of Douglas-Cherokee
1429 Maple Street,
Jefferson City, TN 37760
865-304-0888
www.team-dad.org
Parenting education for men, Job Coaching for fathers seeking employment,
all services free.
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* UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION- JEFFERSON COUNTY
1111 Lake Drive
P.O. Box 579
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865)397-2969/3969
[email protected]
Website: https://extension.tennessee.edu/jefferson/Pages/default.aspx
Provides parenting and relationship education classes, budgeting information and
financial management education, and nutrition and health information/classes.
RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE
* KNOX HOUSING PARTNERSHIP - HUD Certified Housing Counseling
109 N Winona Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 637-1679
HUD Approved Counseling Agencies
* LOW INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE
1429 Maple Street, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4745
Eligible households must meet income guidelines and must provide documentation of all
household income. The total gross annual income must not exceed 125% of the Federal
Poverty guidelines. It is also helpful to bring documentation of your home energy costs.
* DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER
Jefferson City, TN
(865) 475-4745
Provides possible food, rent, utility, emergency shelter, housing, health, employment, and
family support services.
* TENNESSEE VALLEY COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
1-877-488-8234
Funds and assistance to pay rent or mortgage to stabilize living situation, when eviction is
imminent. Must have some type of sustainable monthly income.
* TNHOUSINGRESOURCE.ORG
1-866-973-3147 or www.tnhousingresoruce.org
One-stop shopping for housing and apartments in all counties in Tennessee.
CHURCHES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Dandridge churches only assist Dandridge residents.
Jefferson City Churches assist EVERYONE in Jefferson County.
White Pine Churches only assist White Pine residents.
New Market Churches only assist New Market, StrawPlains, and Jefferson City residents.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANDRIDGE…………………………………..397-3940
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH OF DANDRIDGE………………………………397-2730
WHITE PINE METHODIST CHURCH…………………………………………...674-2869
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH……………………………………………................475-7608
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH…………………………………………471-0347
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON CITY……………………………..475-3826
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF JEFFERSON CITY…………………….475-2761
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON CITY……………...475-2827
LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH…………………………………………………475-4373
MAGNA VIEW BAPTIST………………………………………………………..475-5601
NEW MARKET BAPTIST………………………………………………………..475-4862
TRANSPORTATION
* EAST TENNESSEE HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY (ETHRA)
9111 Cross Park Dr., Suite D-100, Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 691-2551
Provides transportation; anyone can ride. Fares: $3.00 per trip/$6.00 for a round trip
within the county of residence. And additional $3.00 is charged for every county line
crossed. All extra stops are $1.00.
* PEOPLE TO PLACES (P2P)
Jefferson City, TN
(865) 397-1250
Provides transportation services for medical services.
* TENNCARE TRANSPORTATION
1-800-671-4018
Transportation to medical appointments for TennCare enrollees is available through the
individual’s managed care organization (MCO). Call your managed care organization or
the transportation number listed on your TennCare card to find out how transportation is
arranged. Must have social security number when calling.
MISCELLANEOUS
* AT&T
1-888-757-6500
Assistance for low-income families to better afford telephone installation and service.
Lifeline Assistance Plan-offers a discounted monthly rate for one telephone line per
household at the principal place of residence. Proof of income eligibility will be
required. Link up Tennessee -For Tennesseans who cannot afford the entire one-time
installation and connection charges to have a telephone. Social worker and/or
caseworker must make arrangements for the client. Income must be verified.
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* OFFICE ON AGING
1427 Russell Avenue Suite A, Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-2222
* JEFFERSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
807 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, TN 37760